Has anyone switched out the pockets for a Gold Crown I, where the pockets are smoother for the cue shaft? I got rid of the original pockets that left black residue, but the newer rubber ones still grip. I was wondering if there was a leather, etc alternative that someone came up with? Thanks. Brian
Replacing Gold Crown I Pockets
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Not that in know of. All rubber liners will do that to some degree.
Here is a link to ClassicBilliards. This is a leather alternative.
www.classicbilliards.net
I'm curious myself on this one. Been looking at it all day and then saw this post when searching for info.
Hope it helps.
All Leather Drop Pocket Alternative for Anniversary, Centennial & Gold Crown - set of 6
All leather black drop pocket alternative to plastic pockets for Anniversary, Centennial and Gold Crown tables. Will fit Sport King model tables. Set of six pockets. Please note: These leather pockets are tack/nail in, they are not attached with screws. Some trimming of front edge of bucket may...
www.classicbilliards.net
Hope it helps.
another item....
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Black Leather Bucket Style Pockets - set of 6
Black leather bucket style billiard pockets. Total pocket height: 8 1/2" Circumference of top liner on corners: 10" Circumference of side pockets: 9" Set of 6 pockets
www.classicbilliards.net
Thanks. I am looking into this. I talked to the guy. Going to ask my mechanic, but I plan to buy them.Here is a link to ClassicBilliards. This is a leather alternative.
I'm curious myself on this one. Been looking at it all day and then saw this post when searching for info.All Leather Drop Pocket Alternative for Anniversary, Centennial & Gold Crown - set of 6
All leather black drop pocket alternative to plastic pockets for Anniversary, Centennial and Gold Crown tables. Will fit Sport King model tables. Set of six pockets. Please note: These leather pockets are tack/nail in, they are not attached with screws. Some trimming of front edge of bucket may...
Hope it helps.
I'd rather fade the occasional rubber on the shaft than install nail in pockets. You are asking for ball nicks and scratches. I've been using the Gold Crown reproductions from Born Winner. They are lower profile than the originals and do not leave marks. I've used them on my table for about 8 years.
Drop Pocket: https://8th-zone.com/product/hp915-drop-pocket-set-for-brunswick-gold-crown-ii-iii-iv-v-metro/
Ball Return: https://8th-zone.com/product/hp-903-gully-pocket-set-fit-brunswick-gold-crown-ii-iii-iv-v-metro/
I just converted my GC6 from ball return to drop pockets. I used the drop pockets mentioned in post 6 above. Perfect fit!
I removed the gully rails as part of the conversion since the new side pockets are deep enough to impinge on those rails. I also removed the drop box for aesthetic purposes.
I removed the gully rails as part of the conversion since the new side pockets are deep enough to impinge on those rails. I also removed the drop box for aesthetic purposes.